Check before you swim!
Midland is home to three public beaches. Every summer between June and September, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) collects water samples from public beaches within Simcoe and Muskoka.
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit public beach monitoring program has not yet started for 2024.
Beach | Address | Status |
---|---|---|
Little Lake Park Beach |
606 Little Lake Park Road |
Open |
Gawley Park Beach |
820 Gawley Drive |
Open |
Pete Pettersen Park Beach | 159 Marina Park Avenue | Swim Advisory |
What happens with Beach Postings?
- the Health Unit will post any advisories on their website and,
- advise the Town of the status of each Town beach,
- Town Operations staff will post signage at each beach if there are swim advisories or closures.
If you see a blue-green algae bloom, contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Incidents can be reported online or by phone. Learn more here.
Water Safety
Make sure your beach trip centres on safety for you, your family and friends. Find important safety information by visiting these sites: Parachute, The Life Saving Society and Red Cross.
There are no lifeguards on duty at our beaches.
Find out if a beach near you is safe for swimming today! Download the Swim Guide App for your iOS/Android device today.